When it comes to year-round entertainment in Ontario, it’s tough to think of a fuller offering than NEB’s Fun World. Located just outside of Toronto in Oshawa, the venue boasts everything from rides to bowling and mini golf, and it...
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Inside The Box: Galaxyland’s Challenging New Coaster Project
West Edmonton Mall’s famous Mindbender roller coaster was recently removed after nearly 40 years of service. They now face the daunting task of replacing it. Two years ago, management made the difficult decision to retire their Schwarzkopf looping coaster. Since...
Continue reading...Vancouver’s PNE Playland Opening Zamperla LSM Launch Coaster in 2024
Today, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), owners of Playland Amusement Park in Vancouver, announced the purchase of Canada’s fastest launch coaster, and the first LSM coaster from Zamperla. The coaster will open at Playland in 2024. The $9 Million (CDN)...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: What Makes Canada’s Wonderland So Wonderful
Three members of the Coaster101 team recently met at Canada’s Wonderland to experience the Toronto amusement park’s 17 roller coasters and on today’s podcast we talk all about them! In a year when it felt like every other coaster enthusiast...
Continue reading...Revamped Méga Parc at Quebec City Mall Reopens
The indoor Méga Parc amusement park at Galeries de la Capitale shopping mall in Québec City, Québec (Canada) is reopening today after an extensive renovation that included the addition of 14 new attractions and four restored rides. The Steampunk- and Industrial Age-themed...
Continue reading...Ryerson Design Competition Recap: Day One
The inaugural Ryerson Invitational T.H.R.I.L.L. Design Competition was held at Ryerson University in Toronto from October 31st to November 1st. The contest pitted teams from Drexel, Waterloo, Guelph, Cornell, and Ryerson universities against each other in three unique challenges: Roller coaster...
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